Purchasing Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Create and process purchase orders based on production requirements, inventory levels, forecasts, and established minimum/maximum stock quantities.
• Monitor raw material and supply inventory to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with Production, Finance, Supply Chain, EHS, headquarters teams, and external suppliers.
• Maintain purchasing records, contracts, offer sheets, approval documentation, invoices, vouchers, credit applications, and supplier records.
• Enter and maintain purchasing and invoice information within SAP/ERP systems.
• Coordinate invoice documentation and approvals with Finance to support accurate and timely payment processing.
• Manage purchasing documentation associated with international procurement and importing, including Letters of Credit (L/C), Bills of Lading (BOL), and other shipping documents.
• Coordinate original Bills of Lading and required documentation to support timely freight and material release.
• Communicate with customs brokers, freight brokers, logistics providers, vendors, and suppliers regarding incoming shipments and purchased materials.
• Maintain detailed material and supplier information, including material descriptions, country of origin, manufacturer information, supplier contacts, pricing, quantities, packaging requirements, and shipping methods.
• Maintain applicable HTSUS classifications, duty information, and import documentation.
• Coordinate Safety Data Sheets (SDS) with suppliers and the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) team.
• Support development and qualification of new suppliers and materials in collaboration with headquarters Purchasing, Material Development, and Production Technology teams.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between ERP inventory records and physical inventory.
• Complete monthly purchasing close activities and prepare required reports for headquarters.
• Support supplier audits, supplier evaluations, and supplier performance reviews related to delivery, service, and product quality.
• Visit supplier facilities when necessary to support audits, evaluations, or other purchasing activities.
• Negotiate pricing and support the development, review, and approval of supplier contracts and unit-price agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Maintain purchasing procedures, work instructions, manuals, worksheets, and other controlled documentation.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external audits and certification activities.
• Maintain professional communication with suppliers, vendors, brokers, headquarters personnel, and internal departments.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance and follow company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Bilingual Korean/English proficiency required.
• 0–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, materials management, or a related field.
• International purchasing, import/export, or global supply chain experience preferred.
• Manufacturing purchasing or industrial procurement experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Skills & Competencies

• Successful candidates should demonstrate:
• Purchasing and procurement skills
• Purchase order management
• Supplier and vendor management
• Inventory control and materials planning
• International purchasing and import coordination
• SAP / ERP experience
• Invoice processing and reconciliation
• Customs and freight documentation
• Bill of Lading documentation
• HTSUS classification awareness
• Supplier performance evaluation
• Contract and price negotiation
• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Organization and time management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
• Strong customer service and supplier relationship skills

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